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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,284 and 423,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,284 and 423,388 is: 605,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,284 : 423,388 = 423,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,284/423,388 = 423,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,284x = 423,388 × 423,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,284x = 179,257,398,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,257,398,544/296,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,018.83

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